Jog On
So I recently read this first book from Bella Mackie and itâs fucking great.
Iâm a psychology student so Iâm always wary of books that claim to tackle mental health disorders that are written by non health professionals. But after reading Jog On, I canât give enough credit to Mackie for not only doing her research but also conveying a personal experience with mental health in a way thatâs the perfect balance between serious, touching and spiked with humor.
My favorite thing about this book, and about Mackieâs writing, is how she rails against the perfect wellness warrior image. Yes she eats her vegetables and exercises to maintain her mental health, but sheâs very open about her love for things we donât associate with picture perfect instagram accounts.
She talks about how running (along with therapy and medication) helps her deal with her anxiety, and I think itâs a great reminder of how linked our mental and physical health can often be.
A lot of people share their stories in this book and you wonât relate to all of them, but if youâve ever struggled with anxiety or depression I guarantee youâll relate to some. And it can make a world of difference to hear that there are solutions, and there is a process however long and tedious towards healing.
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